Happy Friday Everyone!
As we were walking in our paddock the other day, TASTY and I had a wonderful chat. We both decided that we LOOK pretty terrific for being
several months in foal. Our baby bumps are approximately the same size. Dottie was doing a pretty thorough comparison of each of our tummies when she was here the other day. Since our last breeding date is exactly the same….this is positive news! TASTY and I really have so much in common. It is great to have her as a paddock mate and a very dear friend.
The November Sale at Keeneland is progressing in a very solid manner with strong prices. On a personal note, I have been following the sales of BERNIE’S weanlings. His babies have been very popular and sold very well. It is great to see this! Additionally, DARLEY recently announced their stud fees for the upcoming 2012 Breeding Season, and BERNIE’S is going to double from $75,000 to $150,000 stand and nurse. So far this year, BERNIE’s progeny has earned over $5,000,000 in purses. This makes him the leader in the second-crop sires’ list for 2011. I’m so proud of you, BERNIE!
Hollywood Park opened yesterday for their fall season. The TURF FESTIVAL, which takes place during Thanksgiving Weekend, will be one of the highlights of their meet. Additionally, several two year old stakes including the CASH CALL FUTURITY-Grade 1 and the HOLLYWOOD STARLET-G1 will also make this meet special. These races provide us with the opportunity to become familiar with some of the promising young horses, 2 year olds–turning 3 on January 1st, currently developing on the West Coast.
At Churchill, there is discussion that Drosselmeyer may run around Thanksgiving in the Grade 1 CLARK HANDICAP as well as next year. The
original plan to ‘retire him to stud in New York’ looks to be ‘on hold’ for awhile. I love to see horses who run at the top levels continue to compete. It all adds to the excitement of a sport we all love!
In New York, the CIGAR MILE at Aqueduct is one of their premiere races in November. They, too, have a very good Thanksgiving of racing planned with stakes for 2 year olds as well as the GO FOR WAND and the GAZELLE.
On top of all this, the FAIRGROUNDS opens in Louisiana for their meet also around Thanksgiving and it runs until my birthday, April 1st.
So many races to ponder, and so many fun handicapping experiences for us all to enjoy!
Have a wonderful weekend…and here’s wishing you a terrific NOVEMBER!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
PS…MY NEW SHOP is just opening on my web-site! ENJOY!
LauraJ (Cincinnati, OH)
@Susan in TN, The Mig = Richard Migliore, a former jockey. He was highly successful. He is an Eclipse Award winer and George Woolf Memorial Award winner.
Mary
Wow… you and Tasty look so beautiful…both of you have those wonderful ears….looking all around ….so happy…so inquisitive. Enjoy your alone time….because you will have a little one who will be right up under your feet. :)
Hugs to you Z…
JAG Adores Zenny & John Henry / So. CA
Hi Zenny!
Rosemary McCauley - Southern California
@Jamie Corum – Thank you for your beautiful Zenyatta painting. I ordered a print and can’t wait to get it.
JAG Adores Zenny & John Henry / So. CA
I hate when I do that ~ I wasn’t finished typing! :-P
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BABY BUMP! BABY BUMP! BABY BUMP! You are TOO CUTE, Mamma Zen! The picture of you and Tasty put a BIG smile on my face! :-D
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I want to wish all our veteransw a Happy Veterens Day. Thank you for serving our Country. My late dad was in the Air Force. He passed away 11/20/00 just before his 80th birthday. Thank you to YOUR JOHN for serving our Country… in my opinion, this is one of the reasons he is such a compassionate and caring man…
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@ Diana: Yes, we will get together for a day at the zoo to visit Z’s (and the other Mosses) horse on the carousel…
{{{{HUGS}}} and mucho kisses Queen Z and Baby B/Z xoxoxoxoxo
Darlene
You and Tasty look great will you stay together when you have your foals? How is your friend Life is sweet? what happened to PQ? Love ya always
Kathy Baldwin
GOD BLESS AMERICA! GOD BLESS THE WORLD!
AND ALL OF OUR VETS AND CURRENT MILITARY!
I PUT MY FLAG OUT EARLY THIS MORNING! ;)
PEACE,
KATHY from SoCal xoxo
Mary
Zenyatta,
Even though the poster is beautiful, I prefer your actual photos.
I love the photo, I have of you, dancing your way to the 2009 BC Classic gate. What a race that was!
Hugs and Prayers
ps to consider for next year’s shop; Long sleeve Zenyatta tee shirts??
JAG Adores Zenny & John Henry / So. CA
Sorry for the misspelled words above ~ happens every time I rush LOL
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Well, John Henry, move over, Sweetie, I just ordered the Zenyatta print. I thought I was finished collecting JH and Zen memorabilia, but evidently NOT ;-) I need a bigger place!
Judy G
signofthetimes
Dear Zenny,
So love this photo of you and TT. She is getting to be quite the photo girl, too.
Love that YOUR GUY Bernie has been so popular and sucessful. He is worth every penny of the double in price. Thanks for the summary of all the races for the fall.
Sure hope Drosselmeyer stays in training.
Loved the HRTV Inside Information with your team and Giacamo at the KY derby and
the exercise rider YOUR JOHN mentored.
Dottie was so very touching in the story at the KY Derby in 2005. Have a great day eating for two in the KY blue grass.
XXXXOOOO
Marilu V.
You both look so content and happy. Wish I could go there right now and give both of you a huge hug. Love and kisses, Marilu
signofthetimes
@Sue Fredrick
Love the post from #376 about LE visiting the stallion and your story of AP Indy and his sweetness. Is he part of the show or does everyone get to see him. He is so very special. Keep us posted on the family that has one of his last fillies.
signofthetimes
@Susan in TN
Loved that video of Richard Migliori and Zenny before the BC. How wonderful to get in a car and just drive up to see the QUEEN. She just kept on grazing when he was petting her. He is a great commentator for the East Coast on HRTV.
Also a top shelf jockey. He and Gary Stevens were standing by each other during the BC and he is bigger by a few inches. TOO CUTE.
Lisa
What a beautiful picture. You both look amazing.
Peggy(N)
Zenyatta you and Tasty just look beaftiful.
@All Veterans I think today ia a day for Thank You’s and I Thank You with all my heart and my Dad United States Army World War 2, who passed away 6-2-2002 at 82, Love You Daddy and miss you every day.
@Zenny please Thank Your John for me.
@Reckless, Oh My what a horse you were(Thank You Karen for the video on previous post) I cried seeing you, may God have you safe with him. I know you passed away many years ago, but what a legacy you left. Our great Reckless “Rest In Peace”
@All the great posters, Thanks for all the great links.
@Laura J. Thank You again for your great Insight and all your wonderful posts.
@Zenny, Dotty, John, Jerry, Ann, love you all.
Georgia Harper< Seattle, WA
Dear Zenny: You ane TT look so happy and what a beautiful spot to live in it looks like a grand day in KY.
@Gloria Jeanne – how nicely said exactly the way I feel everytime I watch that last race I am just so sure she is going to get there.
Its so nice to see you relaxed and being a horse with such a great friend.
Love ya
JAG Adores Zenny & John Henry / So. CA
This might be a re-post of the video:
Zenyatta’s 2011 weanling half sister at Keeneland barns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=160rSatl8Zg
JAG Adores Zenny & John Henry / So. CA
Zenyatta’s weanling half sister at auction (Keeneland)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9bX8640zv8&feature=related
Debbie
hi Z! I definitely enjoyed shopping in YOUR shop, the Queen’s dance poster, pride of barn 55 bag, and celebration tee are all on their way to me, I can’t wait to get them!!! I love love love the photo of YOU and Tasty- TOO CUTE! love YOU gorgeous mama xoxoxo oh, I’m so thrilled that Drosselmeyer might keep racing!
Karen Gogue
Wonderful recap of Breeders’ Cup weekend…watch for short clip of Zenny’s party and John’s comments. Yeah, Z TP TOO CUTE!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw9ZRABfMts&feature=player_embedded
Michelle Moore - England
Hi all, love the photo, you both look so happy and relaxed. Had a look at the SHOP and would love to purchase a couple of things, anyone know if it is possible to get them shipped over to England? x
Thehorses
One should thank all the horses who served many of whom died and many more slaughtered for meat after their heroic efforts went unrewarded by ungrateful humans. Reading statistical summary for Bernardini shows his stud fee was already higher than his average earnings per runner and an AEI lower than his CI indicates the mares he bred did better with other stallions. Just click on “Statistical Summary” on his stallion register page. His median earnings look even worse. War Front’s median earnings are more than twice as high and his AEI is higher than his CI. His people got greedy too. They quadrupled his stud fee so it is higher than his average earnings per runner. Shame on people.
Linda T
Zenny you look great as usual, your baby bump is so darn cute, can’t wait to see Minnie Z.
Rosanne Glynn
You look so beautiful Zenny! I am glad you have Tasty to keep you company and play with you. Keep grazing and stay healthy. I can’t wait to see your little one. I love you!!! oxxooxxo
Andrea
WOW!!! Two Beauties!!! Thank You so much for this lovely picture!
Dawn Conrad / Colorado
Dear Zenyatta. How wonderful having such a good friend to spend time with, Zenny. You and Tasty look so very lovely in John’s photo. I watched a couple of sessions of the Keenland sale and it was amazing. I have not seen so many seven digit figures for quite some time. To have two different breeding operations liquidating their horses this month has been sad to see, but it has provided opportunity to others in making some outstanding purchases. Yea, Bernie!!! Congrats to Darley and all of Bernie’s connections on his marvelous success! So good to hear about Drosselmeyer also. I agree with you, Zenny, it is great for the sport and fans when some of the name horses are able to keep racing! Looks like there will be plenty of opportunity at tracks around the country. You and TT have a wonderful weekend too, beautiful. Keep those sweet dreams in your head. Love you! Hugs and kisses. XXXOOO
PS – I purchased the special collectors print of “The Queen’s Dance”, I am so excited. Congratulations to you and Team Z on the opening of your marvelous shop. I will be a loyal customer, I assure you!!And since I was on the phone with the Kentucky Derby Museum Shop on Saturday, I could not resist getting the Zenyatta ornament and Barbaro book by Alex Brown. I received them today and they are terrific. So fun!!
Karen Gogue
Diana S.
GF, I bet you this Z plump-rump dumpling gets there first to ride the Zenny horsey! OK, maybe if I drop 10 pounds…er, 20? no? er, not good enough? 30 pounds?..OK, OK how bout 50 pounds?!!! Geez! You drive a hard bargain Miz evil-twin dumpling you!
Karen
Two beautiful moms-to-be.
Karen Randall
What a beautiful picture.
Sue Fredrick - Wisconsin
Hi Zen what a cute picture of a couple of HOT MAMMAS!! You two look absolutely amazing in that beautiful setting. Have to take the time to say Happy Veterans Day to John and all our wonderful vets who have and continue to give so much to our country. I hope those who have never served appreciate them.
@Karen Gogue thank you for posting the video of the BC highlights, I was surprised to find myself in the Zee party coverage. Too Funny! I told the reporter who was remarking there was everything Zen there, M&Ms what next. I told him there was Zen T-paper in the bathroom,Ha,Ha. He came back with a good comment. What fun.
@Sign of the Times yes everyone there got to see Indy, his groom brought him out 3 or 4 times, lots of pics taken, I just wanted a special picture so I tipped him on the side.
@PeggyN if your a Reckless fan like I’ve become you can join her facebook club and they send updates as they are collecting for a new statue at the base.
@Judy and Russ Berube so glad to hear from you and pray things are getting better. And yes I’m a big Bernie fan too.
@Jaime Corum so nice of you to post, I have dropped hints for Christmas for a copy of your masterpiece. Hope Santa hears.
Luv you Z kisses on your nose